Being a Hindu means recognizing the spiritual teachings that have most helped me in life. The name is not of great importance. The tradition behind it is what matters. Hinduism, Hindu Dharma, Sanatana Dharma, Yoga, Vedanta, yogic spirituality, Vedic science and other such terms reflect different aspects of this same vast teaching. Yet we  must settle on one name for convenience of communication in the modern world and that appears to be Hinduism because this term has already gained recognition. There is no reason why the other positive appellations of this tradition cannot be felt with the term Hindu Dharma, except for the rigidity of unquestioned anti-Hindu stereotypes in our culture.

Personally I believe that Hinduism, particularly as defined as Sanatana  Dharma, is the best religion in the world. 

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